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supine

读音
ˈsuːpaɪn; ˈsjuːpaɪn
美式 ˈsuːpaɪn
英式 ˈsuːpaɪn; ˈsjuːpaɪn
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释义

["adj. 仰卧的;懒散的;掌心向上的;向后靠的;消极的;苟安的\n adv. 仰卧地\n n. (拉丁语语法的)动名词"]

例句

Although recent censure of corporate boards of directors as "passive" and "supine" may be excessive, those who criticize board performance have plenty of substantive ammunition.
尽管最近对公司董事会“被动”和“懒散”的指责可能有些过分,但那些批评董事会业绩的人有充足的实质性证据。
I lay supine on the poolside grass.
我仰面躺在游泳池边的草地上。
They also had supine shareholders.
他们也有懒散的股东。

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